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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.55, 36,128.70 and 14,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.55, 36,128.70 and 14,244.12 is: 19,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.55 : 36,128.70 = 14,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.55/36,128.70 = 14,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.55x = 36,128.70 × 14,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.55x = 514,621,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,621,538.24/26,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.64

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